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en-USSun, 07 Jun 2020 11:27:09 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 4, 2020: Some cyanobacterial blooms in the sea areas, scarce observations of cyanobacterial blooms in lakesThe Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has started this week its cyanobacterial bloom reporting for the summer 2020. In the Finnish sea areas some cyanobacteria have been observed locally. In lakes, observations of scarce amounts of cyanobacteria have been made only at two locations. In near-shore waters, yellowish pine pollen that misleadingly resembles cyanobacteria may occur.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/57515/26006
57515Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:54:00 GMTJuhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the EnvironmentJuhani Damski has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment. Damski’s five-year term as the Permanent Secretary starts on 1 June 2020. He comes to the Ministry of the Environment from the Finnish Meteorological Institute, where he served as Director General.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/56902/26006
56902Thu, 07 May 2020 11:15:00 GMTEnhancing water quality monitoring in Colombia – international cooperation now under wayA Finno-Colombian cooperation project aimed at improving the monitoring of water quality in Colombia was launched at the beginning of the year. The quality assurance of laboratory work is a key element of the project. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/56387/26006
56387Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:31:00 GMTEU’s new Drinking Water Directive improves the safety of water intended for human consumptionThe ambassadors of the EU Member States adopted 5 February a shared political agreement on the content of the new Drinking Water Directive. The new Drinking Water Directive is aimed at guaranteeing a higher quality of drinking water, enhancing the accessibility of water, increasing the communication of information about water management and improving the energy efficiency of water utilities in the entire Union.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/54850/26006
54850Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:18:00 GMTInternational Landscape Day to be celebrated with a photo contest and scenic walksInternational Landscape Day will be celebrated on Sunday 20 October 2019. This year, the aim is to use Landscape Day to draw particular attention to the value of water in the landscape.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/52244/26006
52244Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:50:00 GMTSummary of algal bloom monitoring June-August 2019: Cyanobacteria were mostly mixed in the water in the Finnish sea areas, in lakes the cyanobacteria situation varied a lotDuring the past summer, large amounts of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) were seen particularly in the northern part of the Baltic Sea’s main basin, at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland and south of the Åland Islands. Blue-green algae were observed as surface rafts at time to time, but the wind mainly kept it mixed in the water. In lakes, blue-green algae were seen mixed in the water and less large surface blooms were observed than in earlier monitoring years.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51391/26006
51391Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:00:00 GMTAssessment of the status of Finland’s waters: Status of lakes and rivers about the same as before, coastal waters have deterioratedA new assessment of the ecological status of surface waters in Finland shows that 87% of the surface area of our lakes and 68% of our rivers are in good or very good condition. Eutrophication is still the most significant problem. There have been no major changes in the status of inland waters since 2013, except for some improvement in certain sites. The status of the Gulf of Finland has improved, but for the most part the status of coastal waters is not good. The risks associated with groundwathttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51377/26006
51377Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:44:00 GMTAlgal Bloom Monitoring August 22, 2019: Cyanobacterial blooms have decreased in the Finnish sea areas and lakesSince last week, the amount of cyanobacterial blooms has decreased both in the Finnish sea areas and lakes.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51338/26006
51338Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:40:35 GMTAlgal Bloom Monitoring, August 15 2019: Cyanobacteria situation calm both in the Finnish sea areas and in lakesCool and unstable weather has restrained cyanobacteria occurrence both in the Finnish Sea areas and in lakes. In the sea areas cyanobacteria can still be found in the deeper water layers, and also some patchy surface blooms have been observed. In lakes cyanobacteria are mainly mixed in the water column.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51265/26006
51265Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:53:15 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 8, 2019: Cyanobacteria occurrence still continues in the Finnish sea areas, in lakes less cyanobacteria observed than typically this time of summerObservations reveal a large surface cyanobacteria bloom in the Baltic Proper that extends north close to Finnish coastal areas. Blooms have also been reported in the southern part of the Bothnian Sea. In lakes, cyanobacteria have been observed less than typically this time of summer.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51165/26006
51165Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:52:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 1, 2019: Cool and windy weather has slowed down the growth of the cyanobacteria in Finnish sea areas and lakesThe cooler and windier weather this week has slowed down the growth of the cyanobacteria and kept them mixed in water. Cyanobacterial blooms have declined in the Baltic Sea as well as in lakes since last week. However, if the weather warms up and the wind calms down, cyanobacteria may increase again.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51134/26006
51134Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:52:00 GMTDirector General Lea Kauppi selected as one of the top experts for the Horizon EuropeDirector General, Professor Lea Kauppi from Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) has been nominated as a member of the Mission Board for Healthy Oceans, Seas, Coastal and Inland Waters for the Horizon Europe.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51132/26006
51132Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:45:33 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 25, 2019: Cyanobacteria have further increased in the Finnish sea areas and lakesThe amount of cyanobacteria has increased since last week, and it may continue to increase if the weather stays warm. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51095/26006
51095Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:19:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 18, 2019: Cyanobacteria have increased in the Finnish sea areas and lakesIn the Southern and South-Western Finnish sea areas, amount of cyanobacteria has increased since last week, and cyanobacteria are mostly mixed in the water column. Amount of cyanobacteria has increased also in lakes, even though there are still less cyanobacterial observations than usually during this time of the summer.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51033/26006
51033Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:13:38 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 11, 2019: Amount of cyanobacteria has increased in the sea areas, in the lakes the amount of cyanobacteria is less than usuallyAmount of cyanobacteria has increased in the Southern and South-Western Finnish sea areas. In lakes, amount of cyanobacteria is lower than usually during this time of the summer.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50919/26006
50919Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:32:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 4, 2019: Cyanobacteria situation is typical in lakes, only few observations in the Finnish sea areasPoor weather conditions have had an effect on algal bloom development. In Finnish fresh waters the situation regarding cyanobacteria is normal for the period. In our marine waters cyanobacterial blooms have been observed only sporadically and intense blooms have not been encountered yet. However, a period of warm and calm weather may intensify cyanobacterial blooms quickly.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50876/26006
50876Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:10:45 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 27, 2019: Cyanobacteria situation is typical both in the Finnish sea areas and in lakesIn the Finnish sea areas only single abundant cyanobacteria occurrences have been observed in coastal areas. In lakes, the cyanobacteria situation is also typical, and the likelihood of abundant surface blooms is low in the next few days.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50814/26006
50814Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:43:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 20, 2019: Cyanobacteria occurrence has increased in some lakes, in the Finnish sea areas the cyanobacteria situation is typical for the Midsummer weekDue to warm weather the occurrence of cyanobacteria has increased in lakes, but the algal situation is still rather typical for the period. Both in the coastal and open sea areas of the Baltic Sea only single surface blooms of cyanobacteria have been observed. Pollen of pine can still form surface water accumulations in the central and northern Finland that may resemble cyanobacteria.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50716/26006
50716Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:09:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 13, 2019: Blue-green algae have slightly increased in lakes, in sea areas the situation is still calm Cyanophyte blooms have increased since last week in lakes in Southern Finland. In the Finnish open sea areas no blooms have been observed, but a few occurrences of blue-green algae have been observed on the coasthttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50620/26006
50620Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:26:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 6, 2019: No cyanobacterial blooms in the sea areas, scarce observations from lakesThe Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has started this week its cyanobacterial bloom reporting for the summer 2019. Cyanobacterial blooms have not been observed in the Finnish sea areas this week. In lakes, observations of scarce amounts of cyanobacteria have been made only at few locations. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50572/26006
50572Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:34:00 GMTNew steps taken to improve the standards of molecular methods for water analysisPowerful novel DNA-based methods are being developed to assess biodiversity and the ecological status of water bodies, yet little consensus about method standardisation exists. In order to tackle this issue the European Standardisation Committee (CEN) has set up a new working group. Its duty is to advance the standardization of molecular methods for routine use in water analysis.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50548/26006
50548Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:50:00 GMTKey Project increases sustainability of Finland’s food systemClimate change, protecting our water resources and ensuring the sustainability of food production require a shift to a system in which nutrients circulate. Over the past three years, the Key Government Project promoting the circular economy has invested more than EUR 30 million in water protection and nutrient recycling. Has Finland reached its goal of becoming a model country for nutrient and energy self-sufficiency?http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/49793/26006
49793Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:46:12 GMTDoctoral dissertation: The duration of the ice cover of Finnish inland waters has shortened, and seasonal winter and spring discharges have increasedThe duration of the ice cover on Finnish inland waters has shortened due to milder winters. Correspondingly, the seasonal river discharges in winter and spring have increased, reports a new doctoral dissertation. Johanna Korhonen, Development Manager of the Finnish Environment Institute, studied the long-term changes and variability of the winter and spring season hydrological regime in Finland. Her doctoral dissertation will be examined at the University of Helsinki on 22 February.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/49405/26006
49405Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:59:00 GMTAdvancing assessment of nutrient load impact on coastal water qualityThe impact of nutrient load on the quality of coastal waters can now be modelled with improved precision and realism. The new model system developed in the Finnish Environment Instute offers a new tool for monitoring water quality, planning river basin management measures and assessing the environmental impact of various human activities. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48936/26006
48936Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMTLow exposure of people to microplastics through drinking waterAccording to a preliminary study, Finnish household water contains only small amounts of microplastics. Water treatment processes effectively remove particles from the raw water that is used in the production of household water, according to a study by the Finnish Environment Institute, the National Institute for Health and Welfare and the Finnish Water Utilities Association.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48506/26006
48506Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:26:09 GMTThe headquarters of the Finnish Environment Institute is moving to the Viikki campusThe headquarters of the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) is moving on 19th November 2018 from the Töölö borough of Helsinki to the University of Helsinki’s Viikki campus (street address: Latokartanonkaari 11). SYKE’s new base at Viikki is a truly modern working environment, where care and attention has been paid to environmentally sustainable solutions. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48441/26006
48441Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:17:00 GMTSummary of algal bloom monitoring 2018: Sweltering summer brought exceptional cyanobacterial surface blooms to sea areas, in lakes abundant cyanobacterial blooms took place earlierIn the Gulf of Finland, cyanobacterial blooms during the summer of 2018 were strongest for the 2010's. Surface blooms covered at worst almost the entire Gulf of Finland. Also in the southern parts of Archipelago Sea and Sea of Åland cyanobacterial surface blooms were abundant. In lakes cyanobacteria became abundant already in late June due to warm weather and cyanobacteria were observed in lakes more than typically until the beginning of Augusthttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47752/26006
47752Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:20:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 23, 2018: No wide cyanobacterial blooms in the Finnish sea areas, blooms have decreased also in lakesThe amount of cyanobacterial surface blooms has further decreased in the Finnish sea areas and lakes. In the Gulf of Finland, weak surface accumulations of cyanobacteria still occur. Harmless filamentous macrophytic green algae are abundant in many places along the Finnish coastline.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47674/26006
47674Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:19:00 GMTFinland published a new strategy for building a water-secure worldThe Finnish Water Way is Finland’s new strategy for building a water-secure world. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47647/26006
47647Wed, 22 Aug 2018 08:27:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 16, 2018: Typical cyanobacterial situation in the Finnish sea areas and lakesCyanobacteria are mixed into the water in the southern and south-western sea areas, and wide cyanobacterial blooms have not been observed anymore in the Finnish sea areas. In lakes, cyanobacteria are not present in most of the observation sites, but there are still some abundant cyanobacterial blooms in the southern Finland. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47602/26006
47602Thu, 16 Aug 2018 11:07:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 9, 2018: Cyanobacteria have been mixed into the water in the Finnish sea areas, cyanobacterial blooms have decreased also in lakesCyanobacteria are still quite abundant in the Gulf of Finland, in the Archipelago Sea and in the Bothnian Sea, but cyanobacteria are now mixed into the water and wide surface blooms have not been observed anymore in the Finnish sea areas. In lakes, observations of cyanobacterial blooms have decreased and the cyanobacterial situation is now typical for this time of the summer. New surface blooms may occur if the weather is warm and calm. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47535/26006
47535Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:10:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 2, 2018: Cyanobacterial blooms have decreased in the Finnish sea areas, there are still more cyanobacterial blooms than usually in lakesSince last week, cyanobacterial blooms have decreased in the Finnish sea areas. Still, there is a lot of cyanobacteria mixed in the water in the Gulf of Finland, and surface blooms occur in the southern coast of the Bothnian Sea and in the southern areas of Åland. In lakes, observations of cyanobacteria have decreased since last week, but there are still more observations than usually on average. New cyanobacterial blooms may still occur, if warm and calm weather conditions prevail.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47482/26006
47482Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:05:00 GMTBlue-green algae in water are a risk for people and animalsExceptionally abundant blooms of blue-green algae, i.e. cyanobacteria, increase the risk of adverse health effects. Water containing blue-green algae must always be considered a potential health risk. If there are blue-green algae in water, it must not be consumed by people or animals, not even after boiling. Algal toxins will still be present in water for a few days after a visible bloom has disappeared.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47443/26006
47443Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:18:56 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 26, 2018: Extensive blooming of cyanobacteria has continued in the Finnish sea areas and lakes Extensive blooming of cyanobacteria has continued in the southern and southwestern Finnish sea areas and lakes. Wide surface blooms are situated in the southern sea areas of Åland and the Archipelago Sea, and in the Gulf of Finland. There is also a wide cyanobacterial bloom in the open sea area of the Bothnian Sea. In lakes, cyanobacterial situation has been worse than usually already for five weeks. Everyone can report cyanobacterial observations to the Järvi-meriwiki with application Havaintolhttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47454/26006
47454Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:21:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 19, 2018: Exceptionally wide Cyanobacterial blooms in the Gulf of Finland and in the Southern and East-Southern areas of the Archipelago Sea, blooms continue also in lakesCyanobacterial blooms have been exceptionally wide in the Gulf of Finland and in the Southern and East-Southern areas of the Archipelago Sea. Amount of cyanobacteria has increased also in the Western and Southern areas of Åland. In lakes, cyanobacterial blooms have been common especially in the Southern Finland, but observations of cyanobacterial blooms have been reported from the whole Finland, except from Lapland. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47434/26006
47434Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:12:00 GMTNutrient load into the Baltic Sea continues to be too high, and global warming also increases the risk of blue-green algae bloomsIn recent days, the Gulf of Finland and parts of the Archipelago Sea have seen exceptionally broad blooming of blue-green algae. According to the weather forecast, the exceptionally warm weather will continue for the whole week and the vigorous blue-green algae blooming is expected to continue in the coming days, particularly in southern marine areas. Lake areas have also seen large amounts of blue-green algae blooms.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47430/26006
47430Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:05:32 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 12, 2018: Blue-green algal blooms increased in the Gulf of Finland and in the Archipelago Sea, blooms also in abundance in lakesThe number of blue-green algal blooms has increased considerably, especially in south-western and southern sea areas. There are also plenty of blue-green algal blooms in lakes. If predicted heat and calm weather is attained, the amount of surface blooms can increase considerably, especially in southern and south-western sea areas.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47370/26006
47370Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:16:29 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 5, 2018: More blooms of cyanobacteria observed in lakes than usual, locally abundant blooms in sea areas as wellIn lakes, cyanobacterial blooms occur more abundantly than usually at this time of the year. In coastal areas of the Gulf of Finland and Archipelago Sea, local, abundant blooms of cyanobacteria have been observed.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47305/26006
47305Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:53:56 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 28, 2018: Blue-green algal blooms increased in inland waters and in sea areasIn inland waters, blue-green algal blooms are more common than normally at this time of the year. The number of blooms has also increased in sea areas. The strong wind is likely to push the blooms off the coast in the Gulf of Finland and will restrain the blue-green algal blooms.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47238/26006
47238Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:48:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 21, 2018:Some blue-green algal blooms in coastal areas and lakesIn the sea areas of Finland, blue-green algae have been observed in the coastal areas of Virolahti, Uusikaupunki and Pietarsaari and in Haapasaari. In the lakes, some minor and only a few amble blooms of blue-green algae have been observed. Strong winds are likely to restrain formation of blue-green algal blooms.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47198/26006
47198Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:40:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 14, 2018: In lakes cyanobacteria have increased, on the southern coast local bloomsCyanobacterial blooms have since last week increased in lakes in Southern and Central Finland. In Finnish open sea areas no cyanobacterial blooms have been observed, but on the southern coast local blooms have occurred. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47119/26006
47119Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:10:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 7, 2018: This year's cyanobacterial bloom monitoring has started - 20 years of Finnish algal situation reportingThe Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has this week started its annual cyanobacterial bloom situation reporting. In lakes only small amounts of cyanobacteria have been observed at a few locations. In Finnish sea areas no cyanobacterial blooms have been observed this week.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/46849/26006
46849Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:13:00 GMTClimate models predict changes to flows and biota of northern rivers The habitats of species in Finland's rivers will move northward as climate change causes temperatures to rise. In addition, seasonal fluctuation in the flow of rivers will become more irregular than it is now. Small headwater streams will experience greater changes in species than larger rivers, according to a study by the Finnish Environment Institute and the University of Oulu.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/46329/26006
46329Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:34:00 GMTInternational Arctic oil spill response exercise and seminar will be arranged in Oulu 7-8 MarchInternational Arctic oil recovery exercise will be held 7 March at the Bay of Bothnia off the coast of Oulu City in Northern Finland. All interested are welcome to follow the exercise in real time video streaming in the internet. The exercise will involve an aircraft of the Finnish Border Guard, as well as several vessels equipped with mechanical brush skimmers. Parallel to the exercise is an international conference which focuses on pollution response aspects in the Arctichttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/46154/26006
46154Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:38:42 GMTSaimaa well placed for inclusion in UNESCO Global Geoparks NetworkFinland has submitted an application to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO concerning the establishment of a Geopark in the Saimaa region in the counties of South Savo and South Karelia. The aim is to display the unique geological values of the region and create new opportunities for various activities, including nature tourism.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/45584/26006
45584Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:11:00 GMTTwo new nature conservation areas to Russia near the Finnish borderAt the end of the Year of the Environment 2017 Russia decided to establish a new National Park in the Lake Ladoga archipelago and a new Nature Park on the islands of the Eastern Gulf of Finland and the surrounding waters. Both of these conservation areas have a counterpart on the Finnish side of the border.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/45726/26006
45726Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:49:00 GMTEfficient nutrient recycling calls for a policy reformAccording to a recent Finnish study, efficient utilisation of nutrients requires a policy reform. Normative guidance should better support the processing of organic side streams, such as manure, into recycled fertiliser products. Nutrient recycling is part of the EU’s circular economy goals.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/44829/26006
44829Fri, 20 Oct 2017 09:12:55 GMTChina and the EU strengthen cooperation to improve water securityToday, on 21 September 2017, China, the European Commission and several EU Member States signed a Declaration in Turku to strengthen water cooperation between the EU and China. The aim is to join forces to promote sustainable development and improve water security. China and the EU also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish dialogue on water policy.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/44580/26006
44580Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:01:15 GMTSummary of algal bloom monitoring 2017: Plenty of cyanobacteria in sea areas during July-August, but fewer observations of cyanobacteria than usual in lakesThe algal situation in early summer was calm and cyanobacteria started to become more abundant only in July. In sea areas, cyanobacteria occurred abundantly especially in the northern Baltic proper and the western Gulf of Finland, but winds and cool seawater prevented the formation of conspicuous surface accumulations. In lakes, on average fewer observations of cyanobacteria than usual were made, with the exception of early July and late August.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/44323/26006
44323Thu, 31 Aug 2017 09:38:40 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring 24.8.2017: Cyanobacteria have increased in lakes, blooms continue in sea areasCyanobacterial blooms have increased especially in lakes of the Southern Finland. In sea areas, cyanobacterial blooms have been observed in the Gulf of Finland, Bothnian Sea and along the Southeastern and Western coasts. Depending on wind conditions, some cyanobacteria may also drift to sea shores.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/44201/26006
44201Thu, 24 Aug 2017 09:41:00 GMT